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Source: Legal pot hopes go up in smoke at NY statehouse | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Gov. Cuomo Signs ‘Green Light Bill’ Granting Undocumented Immigrants Access To Drivers’ Licenses – CBS New York

Source: NY corrections officers say solitary confinement is a needed tool | NCPR News

Source: Clinton Correctional on lockdown after second fight | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: New York Ends Religious Exemptions to Vaccines : NPR

Source: React-O-Mat™ – Assembly approves driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants – Capitol Confidential

Source: Did Her Independence Sink APA Acting Chair Feldman? – – The Adirondack Almanack

Contest Runs June 17 through July 8 Following the success of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) statewide photo contest for women hunters, DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the second phase of the “WomenHuntFishNY” contest to celebrate women anglers in the state. The contest officially opens on Monday, June 17, and […]

Peru – A stop today at the Peru Dock along Route 9 yielded an interesting story. Nathan Brault, a 2016 Peru High School graduate and SUNY Canton engineering student, was there working at his summer job – discovering and removing invasive species on boats and trailers entering and leaving Lake Champlain.  Nathan is employed by […]

Source: SUNY Plattsburgh vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion chosen – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Adirondack Park Agency leader resigns abruptly | NCPR News

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones “The governor and the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision’s decision not to close any prisons in the North Country is a huge victory for our communities and our regional economy. The men and women whose jobs were up in the air can breathe a sigh of relief […]

Source: Jones: North Country prisons spared from closures | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Assessors warn of changes in state’s STAR tax program – Sun Community News & Printing

I Love My Park Day is an annual event that brings together thousands of volunteers to celebrate and enhance New York’s parks, historic sites, and public lands. DEC has events at a variety of locations – from trails in the Forest Preserve to popular campgrounds to urban escapes – providing many opportunities for New Yorkers […]

Successful Program Connects Families to New Outdoors Experiences Application Window for Online Lottery Runs May 10 to 12 As part of New York’s week-long celebration of Earth Day, the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) today announced that New York will once again provide free […]

Clinton Correctional Facility received the 2019 SEFA Adirondack Leadership Award for the 2019 State Employees Federated Appeal campaign. Employee’s raised $37,050.00 with an increase in participation of 40% from the year before. Pictured: left to right, bottom row- Earl Bell; Superintendent and Bill Ferguson; SEFA Adirondack Region Chair; middle row- Tiffany Beshon; Office Assistant 1, […]

Source: NY Gov. Cuomo Signs Plastic Bag Ban | WAMC

Source: Tax receipts decline $3.7B, per year-end Comptroller’s report – FingerLakes1.com

Source: Can the Adirondack Park be a welcoming place to all visitors? | NCPR News

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed the Higher Education Services Corporation to broaden the interpretation of eligibility for New York’s Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute (MERIT) Scholarship. Under the new interpretation, college tuition and related costs will be covered for all children, spouses, and financial dependents of members of the United States Armed Forces […]

Town of Peru Clinton County Training: On April 12, DEC Forest Rangers participated in an active shooter drill led by the New York State Police at the Peru Central School. Throughout the drill, teachers and school employees acted as students and practiced standard operating procedures for response to an active shooter incident. The day-long training […]

More Flexibility for Visitors Wishing to Camp Last Minute New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that for the first time visitors to DEC campgrounds are now able to make reservations as late as one day in advance of their desired stay. “Camping is a weather-dependent activity for most […]

NY DOT personnel cut a tree deemed hazardous on Main Street this morning.

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that the 2019-20 state budget invests in critical funding that will help North Country farmers grow their businesses. This year’s plan includes $33.2 million for agriculture across the state. “North Country folks know better than anyone that our farms are the lifeblood of […]